<h1>NITI Aayog & IEA Report: Strategies for Integrating Renewable Energy in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat. Focus on Flexibility & Tech.</h1> NITI Aayog and the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched the 'Renewables Integration in India 2021' report, highlighting the challenges and solutions for integrating renewable energy in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. The report emphasizes the need for flexibility in power systems, including demand response, flexible coal plant operations, storage, and grid improvements. It suggests using Time of Use tariffs to manage demand and incentivize flexible consumption. The report underscores the importance of regulatory support, advanced technology, and distributed solar in reducing integration challenges. It also highlights the need for revising regulations and employing smart grid technologies to enhance renewable energy integration.